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Use this service to apply for and manage building control applications for higher-risk buildings in England.
Capacitybuilders is a non-departmental government body established in 2006 to run the government’s ChangeUp programme, which aims to help the sector ‘change up’ a gear in terms of its ability to do what it does.
When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals
You must check if you need approval before you construct or change…
You do not need to apply for approval yourself if the work is not covered…
Competent person schemes are a way for tradespeople to prove their ability…
Contact a ‘building control body’ (BCB) to check the building regulations…
You can appeal if you think your project should not have to comply with…
Use this guidance to understand the role, legal responsibilities and how to register as a building inspector in England and Wales.
The Building Regulation Advisory Committee has been abolished. The Building Safety Act 2022 created the Building Safety Regulator . The Building Safety Regulator will advise the government on the safety and standard of all buildings. The Building Safety Act 2022...
Guidance about meeting the building regulations, given by decisions on disputes made by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
The certificate of appointment form for an authorised person to be completed by the trustee or governing body of a registered building.
Responsibilities of accountable persons for a building’s safety case.
How principal accountable persons, or someone authorised to act for them, can register a high-rise residential building in England.
This glossary of terms has been created to aid leaseholders and residents to understand wording used in the Building Safety Fund guidance and Leaseholder and Resident Service.
The Building Safety Fund (BSF) provides funding to fix life safety fire risks associated with cladding in buildings over 18 metres high. This guide explains the process.
Join a competent person scheme to self-certify certain types of building work instead of getting building regulations approval from a council or private inspector - how to join, current schemes
Your responsibilities as a public body when carrying out or approving works on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
Guidance providing practical information for placing construction products on the GB market.
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
Find out about current competent person schemes to self-certify certain types of building work if you work in building as an installer.
Take a look at these case studies to see how a development loan has benefitted other small and medium housebuilders.
Check which supplies of sport, physical recreation, and physical education services qualify for exemption from VAT.
As the government’s housing and regeneration agency we believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building and regeneration across the country, as we...
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